John Arthur (rugby union)

John Arthur
Birth name John William Arthur
Date of birth 1848[1]
Place of birth Glasgow[1]
Date of death 15 March 1921[1]
Place of death St Jean-de-Luz[1] (aged 73 years days)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Halfback
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
- Glasgow Academicals ()
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
- Glasgow District ()
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1871-1872 Scotland 2 ()

John W. Arthur was a Scottish rugby football player.[2]

Rugby career

John W. Arthur represented Scotland in 1871 in the first international match.[3] He was capped again on the return fixture the following year.[2] He also played for Glasgow Academicals.[2]

Personal life and family

He was the brother of Allen Arthur who was also capped for Scotland.[2]

References

  • Bath, Richard (ed.) The Scotland Rugby Miscellany (Vision Sports Publishing Ltd, 2007 ISBN 1-905326-24-6)


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